Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Interviews

Colombian cannonball Miguel Rodriguez fired up for British Open title defence

‘Being in the history books is an amazing feeling after a lifetime of training and travelling’ Interview by SEAN REUTHE Ahead of next week’s Allam...

Canary Wharf: 11 Points with Tarek Momen

‘I grew up watching the great legends of the game at the Pyramids’ INTERVIEW by ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Tarek Momen, runner-up at Canary...

James Willstrop warms up for a Classic encounter at Canary Wharf

From best of seven to best of three, Willstrop loves innovation at Canary Wharf By ALAN THATCHER  James Willstrop is one of the most experienced players...

Local hero Richie Fallows fancies his chances in Canary Wharf shoot-out

‘The reason I became a squash player was because of Canary Wharf’ By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Two of England’s rising stars, Josh Masters...

Amanda Sobhy hails equal prize money in million-dollar World Champs

‘There is no stopping the future of squash’ says American number one By SEAN REUTHE  United States No.1 Amanda Sobhy believes there is no stopping the...

Squash Mad Exclusive Interview: Amanda Sobhy gets a-Head in the world

11 Points with Amanda Sobhy: ‘Being out injured gave me the chance to rebuild my game and come back hungry to improve’ Interview by ALAN...

ToC: Reigning champion Nour El Sherbini aims for a third title

‘We need more tournaments with unique venues like this’ By SEAN REUTHE Two-time J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions winner Nour El Sherbini says that she is...

Amanda Sobhy ‘back at full force’ as she plans for ToC

‘Making my comeback after injury at Grand Central was an emotional rollercoaster’ By SEAN REUTHE  United States No.1 Amanda Sobhy will return to New York’s Grand...

Simon Rösner ready to get back on track for ToC

‘It was the greatest year of my life’ By SEAN REUTHE Germany’s World No.3 Simon Rösner will kick off the defence of his J.P. Morgan Tournament...

Steve Finitsis takes the trail home to Cairns

Aussie pro turns to coaching but still loves the challenge of playing rising stars Interview by ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Australian Steve Finitsis is...

Mohamed ElShorbagy excited to defend Qatar Classic title

‘I have reached six finals in six years; I always feel at home on that court’  By SEAN REUTHE  World No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy is relishing the...

Interview: Olivia Blatchford-Clyne aims to hit the Heights in her home town of Brooklyn

‘I keep coming back because the Weymuller embodies everything good about women’s squash’ By PAULINA ROJEK - Squash Mad Correspondent Brooklyn-born Olivia Blatchford Clyne (note the...

Piedro Schweertman wins all-Dutch final in St Petersburg

Iceman Piedro loves the cold  By JAMES GROSVENOR - Squash Mad Correspondent The fourth edition of the Squash Open (PSA Closed Satellite) took place at the...

Sarah-Jane Perry opens up on ‘emotional’ Oracle NetSuite Open title win

‘Death of my Nan spurred me on to win in San Francisco’ By SEAN REUTHE England’s World No.8 Sarah-Jane Perry will appear at the Oracle NetSuite...

Mohamed ElShorbagy back where his power show began in San Francisco

World number one raring to go again after dominating last season  By SEAN REUTHE World No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy will play his first tournament of the season...

Declan James takes success in his stride

‘It was nice to win but I need to go back to basics’ By GEOFF BEW - Squash Mad Columnist Rising star Declan James plans to...

Reigning champion Fiona Moverley relishes return to Nantes

‘Biggest title of my career’ By ELLIE MAWSON England’s World No.24 Fiona Moverley is looking forward to heading back to Nantes to defend her title when...

James Willstrop interview: Squash should not demean itself in the pursuit of a place in the Olympics

‘Squash must stop begging to join the party’ Interview by GEOFF BEW Squash should not demean itself in pursuit of being accepted into the Olympic Games,...

Gregoire Marche excited to be in the spotlight on stage in Nantes

Willstrop in the way as French ace bids for fourth Nantes title in a row By SEAN REUTHE France’s Gregoire Marche is relishing the prospect of...

James Willstrop Interview: How a vegan diet powers him to success

‘I try not to get hung up on food and sometimes you have to accept what's available’ By GEOFF BEW - Squash Mad Health and...

Reigning champion Laura Massaro faces day one danger in Dubai

‘It feels nice and relaxed during the day, but then there’s the intensity of the matches at night’ By ELLIE MAWSON Defending champion Laura Massaro is...

Camille Serme looks forward to PSA Dubai World Series Finals

‘It’s so special and I won’t feel under pressure’ By SEAN REUTHE France’s World No.5 Camille Serme is relishing a return to Dubai when the ATCO...

Joelle King looks forward to Dubai debut

‘I am so excited to be part of it’ says New Zealand’s golden girl By ELLIE MAWSON New Zealand’s World No.4 Joelle King is looking forward...

Date in Dubai is a dream come true for Miguel Rodriguez

‘When I was a kid I dreamed of playing this tournament’ By ELLIE MAWSON Colombia’s World No.14 Miguel Angel Rodriguez cannot wait to return to Dubai...

Simon Rösner relishes return to Dubai for PSA World Series Finals

‘I feel privileged to be among these guys and I know I need to start well’ By SEAN REUTHE Germany’s Simon Rösner is relishing a return...

Nour El Sherbini aims to dominate in Dubai finals

‘We all love playing in Dubai and I’m excited about the new venue’ By ELLIE MAWSON  Egypt’s World No.1 Nour El Sherbini has insisted there is...

Mohamed ElShorbagy targets Dubai defence

‘I’m back on track and taking it more seriously than ever’ By ELLIE MAWSON World No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy is hungry to defend his title and finish...

Interview: Nick Matthew goes for gold in Gold Coast

Thoughts of gold and golf, with the British Open in between and a brave new world lying ahead <!-- --> Interview by ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad...

Interview with Gary Crossland, inventor of the Squash Tech Buddy

‘We changed the name from Squash Swinger...’  By ROSANNA RADLINSKA – Squash Mad European Correspondent   While browsing Facebook I came across a fan page of...

Marwan ElShorbagy aims for Chicago repeat one year after major breakthrough triumph

‘Beating my brother gave me a lot of confidence’ By SEAN REUTHE   World Championship runner-up Marwan ElShorbagy will return to the scene of one of...

Tough and talented, Tesni Evans tackles ToC in confident mood

‘I’ll just keep working hard and see where it takes me’ <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Tesni Evans is already the highest-ranked female player...

Olivia Blatchford hails Saudi Arabia experience

‘Change takes time – this was a step in the right direction’ By ELLIE MAWSON   American squash number one Olivia Blatchford, World No.13, has heaped...

Russia proves that squash in Europe is growing fast

Look East to see the biggest growth in squash By ROSANNA RADLINSKA-TYMA - Squash Mad European Correspondent   The reason for checking the ESF junior events calendar since...

Jenny Duncalf and Rachael Grinham open their hearts to reveal their life in love on the World Tour

‘If it helps just one person then it’s worth doing’ By NATHAN CLARKE Former World No.1 Rachael Grinham and former World No.2 Jenny Duncalf have...

Marwan ElShorbagy writes his own story

Marwan steps out of his brother’s shadow to challenge for the highest honours By ELLIE MAWSON   Ahead of his debut appearance at the season-ending PSA...

Laura Massaro relishes Dubai defence

Laura aims to be on song at Dubai Opera By ELLIE MAWSON   Reigning PSA Dubai World Series Finals Women’s champion, Laura Massaro, says she is...

Brad Hindle Interview: Why Gregory Gaultier is shining so brightly

Gaultier's golden run is down to being relaxed and confident <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Top coach Bradley Hindle is gaining a reputation as...

Nick Matthew launches UK Masterclass events after Dubai finale

Nick Matthew Academy Masterclasses to launch in UK after PSA World Series Finals in Dubai <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Nick Matthew is getting...

The Big Interview: Nick Matthew talks about his future life as a coach

Knowledge is power for the memory man of squash as he plans for life after stellar playing career <!-- --> Interview by ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Nick...

Squash and study brings winning results

Squash and academia partnerships in the UK By ROSANNA RADLINSKA - Squash Mad Columnist   As a parent of a sixth form student/squash player, I feel it is...